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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,300.91, 18,355.38 and 7,332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,300.91, 18,355.38 and 7,332.79 is: 10,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,300.91 : 18,355.38 = 7,332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,300.91/18,355.38 = 7,332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,300.91x = 18,355.38 × 7,332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,300.91x = 134,596,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596,146.91/13,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.32

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